2022 NFL Draft: 5 outstanding performances from the NFLPA Bowl

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 19: Amir Hall #6 of the National team hands off the ball during the NFLPA National Colllegiate Bowl game at Rose Bowl on January 19, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 19: Amir Hall #6 of the National team hands off the ball during the NFLPA National Colllegiate Bowl game at Rose Bowl on January 19, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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Sep 1, 2018; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Shakial Taylor (8) defends a pass to Nicholls State Colonels wide receiver Dai’Jean Dixon (5) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2018; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cornerback Shakial Taylor (8) defends a pass to Nicholls State Colonels wide receiver Dai’Jean Dixon (5) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-USA TODAY Sports /

Dai’Jean Dixon, wide receiver: Nicholls State

During the game, Nicholls wide receiver Dai’Jean Dixon stole the show, leading all receivers with six receptions, 131 yards, and a touchdown. Like Aqeel Glass, Cole Kelley, and many others, Dixon is a small school player who took advantage of this opportunity to play against competition from larger schools.

Dixon demonstrated fluid route running and the ability to come down with the contested catch. During the week, Dixon measured in at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds. The fifth-year senior used all of that frame to his advantage.

Dixon has ideal pro size with good speed, though not explosive. That said, he did get a step on a nine route during the game. Cornerbacks have difficulty jamming him because of his size. Dixon also displayed an excellent first step off of the snap.

The New Orleans native’s performance was likely no surprise to anyone who’d seen him play at Nicholls. Dixon ended his career in Thibodaux, Louisiana, as one of the Southland Conference’s most prolific receivers.

Dixon ended his career with 236 receptions, 3,802 yards, and 35 touchdowns. As a result, he leaves the Southland conference second in receptions, third in yards, and fourth in touchdowns. Suffice it to say that he was productive at Nichols.

If Dixon continues to play well and test well, he could go within the first 150-160 picks.